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ecbolic

Pronunciation: /ɛkˈbɒlɪk/

Medicine
Definition of ecbolic

adjective

  • inducing contractions of the uterus leading to expulsion of a fetus: the ecbolic properties of Indian medicinal plants

noun

  • an agent that induces contractions of the uterus.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Greek ekbolē 'expulsion' + -ic

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Definition of ecbolic in the US English dictionary